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(Stupid?) Insulation Sizing Question

Tom S.
Tom S. Member Posts: 94
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I wanted to insulate a steam pipe in my basement. I measured it's OD as 2 3/8". Stopped by the home center (most convenient for me, perhaps not best choice) - they were out of insulation size for 2 1/2" inch pipe, but I bought one for a 2" pipe for a different smaller pipe.

Got home, found that this 2" insulation fit my 2 3/8" pipe perfectly.

Does that make sense? Does a label that says "fits 2 inch pipe" refer to the ID of the pipe? My 2 3/8" OD pipe is 2" ID?

Sort of confused...

Bill

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  • Kevin__Flynn
    Kevin__Flynn Member Posts: 74
    Heating & Plumbing pipes...

    are almost always measured in ID. Refrigeration piping however, is measured in OD.


    Kevin Flynn

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  • Tom S.
    Tom S. Member Posts: 94


    Thanks for the info.

    Bill
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